N.Y. State Vital Records Agency Information

NEW YORK VITAL RECORDSThe New York State Division of Vital Records (New York State Vital Records) issues certified copies of New York birth certificates, New York death certificates, New York marriage records for events which occurred in the State of New York (except the five (5) boroughs of New York City) and New Hyde Park. New York State Vital Records issues copies of New York divorce certificates for events that occurred anywhere in the State of New York, including New York City. You may order copies of New York Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

NEW YORK MARRIAGE RECORDSNew York State Vital Records does not file and cannot issue copies of New York City marriage records. For events that occurred in one of the five (5) boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island), you will need to place your order with the New York City Department of Health.

Who Can Order?
You may request copies of New York marriage records as long as you are the bride or groom named on the record being ordered*. Your name must also appear on the credit or debit card that is being used for payment.

* If you are not the bride or groom named on the record, you must submit a New York State court order as proof of entitlement.

Where Can The Document Be Shipped?New York State Vital Records will only ship copies of New York marriage records to the entitled applicant's verified credit card billing address.

International Shipments: If you are requesting to have your order shipped to an international address outside the U.S., Canada, Mexico or American Territory, you will need to submit the following documentation: 1) a copy of your valid passport and 2) a copy of your valid government issued photo ID or two (2) utility bills in your name. The utility bills cannot be more than six (6) months old. Please fax the necessary documentation to (877)854-4607.

Available New York (NY) Marriage Record Types

Marriage Certificate
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of New York (except New York City), from 1907 to six months before today's date.

For events that occurred in one of the five (5) boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Kings, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island) or New Hyde Park, you will need to place your order by mail with the New York City Department of Health. For address and pricing information, please call the information line at 212-669-2400.).

First Copy:
$45.00
Additional Copies:
$45.00

Marriage Record Order Methods

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